How to Deal with Psychos

Signs that you may know a crazy person:

1. They think you are their best friend...

2. Their tweets are super awkward, tmi, or emotional.
examples:

3. They keep friend requesting you on Facebook.

4. They are super clingy to all of their friends. God help their boyfriends.

5. If they feel like you don't like them... it's their mission to change that.

6. When you look at them they are already staring.

7. They are easily offended.

8. They lie.

9. They have crazy eyes.

10. They creep you out.

11. They are narcissists... they constantly talk about themselves.

12. Sometimes, they think they are famous.

13. They think they have a chance with your boyfriend.

14. They love your boyfriend..... and they try to be friends with you.

15. Their Instagram photos make you embarrassed for them.

16. They have to publicize every nice thing their boyfriends do for them.

17. They stalk you.

Disclaimer: The easiest way to tell if someone is a lunatic is if they are not a teenager yet they still act like one. And let me tell ya, it's definitely more difficult to pick out the younger crazy people at first glance.


If you are pretty naive and just realized that your very best friend is a crazy person... be a friend and tell them. There is hope. Wouldn't you want the same treatment?

How to set up boundary lines with psychos:

1. Do not fall into the trap. When the crazy, clingy people ask you to get lunch with them to "talk" (unless there are some unresolved issues).... DO NOT GO. Be honest and tell them, "no thank you" and any other necessary side comments.

2. Don't give in. Now some weirdos like to pester you to hang out, get lunch, and "be friends"... there needs to be a point when you're honest with them. "Like I have said every other time you asked me... no thank you.. I am not interested." 

3. Don't let them see your personal information. Though I think it's ridiculous to post your personal life online... if you're the type of person who does, then don't let the crazy people see any of it. You don't know what they're capable of. 

4. Be polite and kind.... they are people too. We all have problems, and there is no reason to judge them and act like you are innocent of wrongdoings. If you see them in person... don't act immature and turn your head if you lock eyes. Say hello and smile!

5. Do not lead them on into thinking that you're friends with them if you do not want to be. Let's be real... sometimes we are guilted into doing things we don't want to do. We don't want to be confrontational or mean, anyway. Crazy people will do what they can to guilt you into being their friend. Be bold, be polite, step aside.

6. Flee from fights. If they try to argue with you back and forth... just stop responding or walk away. Don't waste your time and your words. 

7. Do not care about what they think of you. There is no reason that you should be offended by someone's lies and opinions. Crazy people twist everything you say to humor their own narcissism. If you have integrity at all... people will have a difficult time believing what they say anyway.

8. Do not be afraid to limit family. Sometimes we are unfortunate and there are people that we love in our family who are a little cuckoo. Naturally, decent people are nicer to family members than strangers, and family should get special treatment. However, do not put up with crap. There are times when you need to protect yourself. If your mother is insane and is attacking your husband... set her straight and protect him. If your mother-in-law is out to get you... if your husband is a good man he will protect you too. 

The Deeper Issue

Now on a serious note. Usually, the root to people being crazy is that they care so much about themselves that they do ridiculous things to others. They twist words that you say because they are "always right." They are very self-focused. In fact, they don't know that they're crazy. They always talk about themselves and will probably spill their entire lives to you if you're kind to them. They want to be lifted up, so if you are naturally encouraging.. you're gonna be the victim. They honestly just need love and patience. And most of all (like everyone else), they need Christ's redemption in their lives. The best thing to do for them is to pray for them! Therefore, we need to treat them as Christ would. 

Crazy people are usually very lonely. There is no reason to snap at them, be rude to them, or treat them like the potential serial killers they could become (just kidding). You don't need to be their friend if you don't wanna be. Personally, i prefer to keep a healthy distance from crazy people. However, some people are different and don't care as much.. and that's great. 

Be honest with yourself... if crazy people make you think rude things about them or make you uncomfortable... it'd wise for you to limit contact with them. There is an extent that you need to protect and respect yourself too. That's why crazy people are so frustrating... they only think of themselves.